HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. WAS FORMED AS A HOME FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT CARE PROGRAMS FOR ANIMALS IN NEED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OTHERS IN THE PROFESSION ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE. THE MISSION OF HSVMA IS TO USE ITS EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE ANIMAL WELFARE VIA LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SERVICE.